Superior Court of California, County of Monterey ยท 4 weeks ago
Court Voice Writer
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Superior Court of California, County of Monterey is seeking a full-time Court Voice Writer responsible for creating the verbatim official record of court proceedings. The role involves preparing certified transcripts, providing readbacks upon request, and maintaining accurate records as per legal requirements.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Attend court sessions as assigned and prepare records of the proceedings using voice writing equipment
Provide immediate readback of all or portions of the court proceedings upon instruction of the judge
Prepare printed, electronic or digital media transcripts of court proceedings
Review and certify transcripts for accuracy, and files transcripts of court proceedings as required by statutes and as ordered by the Court
Prioritize requests for transcripts in order to meet legal timelines
Maintain a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record for which the Court Voice Writer is directly responsible, prepares daily transcripts as needed, and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by order of the court
Serve as a relief or floater Voice Writer when needed in any court location
Upload Court Voice Writer notes monthly to the 'Court Reporter notes archival system.'
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Certified Court Voice Writer license, through the use of voice writing, issued by the Court Reporters Board of California, in accordance with the relevant sections of the Business and Professions Code as added or amended by AB 156
A valid California Driver's license may be required
Employees in this classification may be required to use their own vehicle to travel between facilities
To possess and maintain an active, valid certified Court Voice Writer License issued by the State of California
Successfully pass a background investigation
Possess a valid current California class C license, (or) the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation approved by the hiring authority
Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying
Work history: False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal
Incumbent provides and maintains, at own expense, all necessary equipment and materials to produce verbatim record, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 10.810(b) (8) 810
Incumbent is prohibited from holding any outside employment which conflicts with providing services to the court
Ability to hear and distinguish words spoken in varying tones and volumes
Ability to use Speech Computer-Aided Transcription (SCAT)
Ability to record verbatim testimony at a rate certified to perform the work
Ability to provide read back of all or portions of the record instantaneously upon request as may be required in examination of witnesses or request of the jury
Ability to promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate and certify the final transcript
Ability to safely maintain the files and notes of the court record for which court reporters are responsible
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to handle more than one task simultaneously, while maintaining a sense of direction
Ability to maintain attention to detail; organize and prioritize work and meet critical time deadlines
Ability to maintain confidential information where legal standards so require
Ability to type accurately and operate a personal computer and other types of office equipment
Ability to use, adjust, move and perform minor maintenance of voice writing equipment and similar devices related to work
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to provide excellent customer service; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judges, judicial officers, professional and clerical staff, attorneys, and the general public
Ability to be available and have reliable ways to be contacted when needed on assignment in other locations
Ability to keep equipment readily available and be prepared to go to another assignment in a different department or location as needed in little advance notice
Education: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade (high school) or GED
Preferred
Court Reporter Realtime skills and/or certification are desirable
Benefits
Pay Differential for Realtime Services: 4% for Court Certified, 7 % for Nationally Certified.
Court Reporter State License Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $200. per calendar year, subject to eligibility.
Reimbursement for Annual Association Membership Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $500. for the annual National Court Reporters' Association (NCRA) and/or California Court Reporter's Association (CCRA) membership fee.
Reimbursement for Equipment and Software Expenses: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $600 per calendar year for the purchase of equipment, equipment maintenance, or software required for Court-assigned court reporting or captioning.
Reimbursement for Convention Registration Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $500 per calendar year for member cost of registration for the California Court Reporters Association (CCRA) annual convention.
Educational Assistance Policy: Up to $1000. per year.
Vacation : Accrues at the rate of 3.7 hours per 80 hours earned in a biweekly pay period. The accrual rate increases after 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.
Holidays : 14 days a year.
Sick Leave : Provides salary continuation for absence due to illness and is earned at the rate of 3.08 hours 80 hours earned in a biweekly pay period.
Bereavement Leave : Up to 3 days of paid leave.
Educational Leave : Two 8-hour day per calendar year.
Education Reimbursement : Up to $1,000 per year.
Medical Insurance : employee and dependent coverage available.
Dental Insurance : employee and dependent coverage available.
Vision Care Insurance : employee and dependent coverage available.
Life Insurance : $50,000 life insurance policy.
Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation program is available.
Retirement : Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Employer and Employee (based on percentage of pay) contributes into CalPERS.
Company
Superior Court of California, County of Monterey
Monterey County Courthouse Completed 1878 The military and social capital of Alta California during Spanish and Mexican rule, the town of Monterey naturally became the county seat when the 27 original counties were formed in, 1850.
201-500 employees
Funding
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